George Hesselbacher

Born: 1/18/1895 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/18/1980 in Rydal, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-06-29 | Final Game: 1916-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Edward Hesselbacher

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Biography

George Hesselbacher was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the summer of 1916. He played as a position player and competed in a total of six games over a span of just under a month, from June 29 to July 19. Hesselbacher's time in the big leagues was marked by a modest performance, as he recorded only one hit in 8 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .125. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his brief stint, and he did not register any stolen bases. Hesselbacher's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the introduction of the live-ball era, which would bring about significant changes in the game’s offensive dynamics. While he may not have left an indelible mark on the sport, his participation in the major leagues adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the numerous players who aspired to reach the highest level of competition, albeit for a fleeting moment. His story serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the game, often with limited opportunities to showcase their talents.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	4	6	4	2	0	0	26.0	37	21	3	22	6	7.27	0

Career ERA 7.27 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — 161.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1916	PHA	AL	0	4	6	4	2	0	0	26.0	37	21	22	6	7.27	2.78 (-161%)	-2074.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 49.7% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1916	PHA	AL	6	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	14	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1916	PHA	P	6	0	0	14	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Pennsylvania State University	State College	PA	1914, 1915